Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce

By Boberlicious

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup dried sweet cherries
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 * 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 * 1 teaspoon water
• 1 * 1 tablespoon butter

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut pork crosswise into 12 (1-inch-thick) pieces. Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.

2. Add juice, cherries, wine, and vinegar to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 minutes. Combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat. Add butter, stirring until butter melts. Return pork to pan, turning to coat